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Chemistry lab safety

Quiz by Leah Rutkowski

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25 questions
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  • Q1
    What should you do if you accidentally spill a chemical in the lab?
    Notify your teacher immediately
    Ignore it and continue working
    Clean it up yourself
    Leave the lab
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following items is essential to wear for eye protection in a chemistry lab?
    Face mask
    Safety goggles
    Contact lenses
    Sunglasses
    30s
  • Q3
    Which item should you not use to pick up broken glass in the chemistry lab?
    Your hands
    A broom
    A pair of gloves
    A dustpan
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the first thing you should do if a chemical gets into your eye during a lab experiment?
    Ignore it and continue working
    Cover your eye with a cloth
    Rub your eye vigorously
    Rinse your eye with water for at least 15 minutes
    30s
  • Q5
    Why is it important to never eat or drink in the chemistry lab?
    It increases the risk of spills
    It can lead to chemical contamination of food or drinks
    It distracts from the experiment
    It makes the lab feel unclean
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is a proper way to dispose of chemical waste in the lab?
    Mix it with water and discard
    Pour it down the sink
    Throw it in the regular trash
    Follow the specific disposal instructions provided by the teacher
    30s
  • Q7
    What should you do if you hear the fire alarm while working in the lab?
    Continue working until the alarm stops
    Run out as fast as possible without any belongings
    Stop what you are doing, turn off gas, close chemical containers  and calmly exit the lab following the emergency procedures
    Ignore it if you don't see smoke
    30s
  • Q8
    What should you do before beginning any experiment in the chemistry lab?
    Only read the safety precautions
    Start the experiment right away
    Ask a friend for instructions
    Read the entire lab procedure and safety instructions
    30s
  • Q9
    Why is it important to tie back long hair when working in a chemistry lab?
    Long hair helps to regulate body temperature.
    It looks more professional.
    It makes it easier to wear safety goggles.
    To prevent hair from coming in contact with chemicals or open flames.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which piece of lab equipment is used to measure the volume of a liquid accurately?
    Test tube
    Graduated cylinder
    Erlenmeyer flask
    Beaker
    30s
  • Q11
    What instrument is used to measure the mass of a substance in a chemistry lab?
    Graduated cylinder
    pH meter
    Thermometer
     Balance
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the purpose of a Bunsen burner in a chemistry lab?
    To provide a controlled flame for heating substances
    To measure liquid volume
    To mix solutions
    To hold chemicals during a reaction
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the function of a fume hood in a chemistry lab?
    To measure temperature
    To store chemicals
    To protect users from hazardous fumes and vapors
    To mix solutions
    30s
  • Q14
    What should you do if a chemical is spilled on your skin in the lab?
    Rub the area with dry tissue.
    Ignore it if it doesn't hurt.
    Immediately wash the affected area with plenty of water.
    Apply a bandage without washing.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which piece of equipment is essential for handling hot glassware in the chemistry lab?
    A paper towel.
    Tongs
    A plastic bag.
    Your bare hands.
    30s

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